precondemn

[ pree-kuhn-dem ]

verb (used with object)

1. to condemn beforehand, as before a legitimate trial.

Other Words From

• pre·con·dem·na·tion [pree-kon-dem-, ney, -sh, uh, n, -d, uh, m-], noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of precondemn¹

First recorded in 1625–35; pre- + condemn

Example Sentences

Precondemn, prē-kon-dem′, v.t. to condemn beforehand.—n.

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